Chapter 6 of The Boss of Wind River is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Boss of Wind River is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"But--but you seem so cheerful about it. I don't understand. Weren't you fond of her? And if you weren't, why did you tell her you were? And if you were, why----" "Stop!" cried Joe.
Chapter 6 of The Boss of Wind River is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"But--but you seem so cheerful about it.”
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading “"But--but you seem so cheerful about it.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “And if you were, why----" "Stop!" cried Joe.”
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “Weren't you fond of her?”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “"But--but you seem so cheerful about it.”
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “And if you were, why----" "Stop!" cried Joe.”
express in words
From this reading “And if you weren't, why did you tell her you were?”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I don't understand.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But--but you seem so cheerful about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if you weren't, why did you tell her you were?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But--but you seem so cheerful about it.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "But--but you seem so cheerful about it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading And if you were, why----" "Stop!" cried Joe.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And if you weren't, why did you tell her you were?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't understand.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Weren't you fond of her?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Weren't you fond of her?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't understand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if you weren't, why did you tell her you were?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But--but you seem so cheerful about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And if you were, why----" "Stop!" cried Joe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weren't you fond of her?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "But--but you seem so cheerful about it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But--but you seem so cheerful about it.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading And if you were, why----" "Stop!" cried Joe.
express in words
From this reading And if you weren't, why did you tell her you were?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I don't understand.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And if you weren't, why did you tell her you were?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Weren't you fond of her?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And if you weren't, why did you tell her you were?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But--but you seem so cheerful about it.
Chapter 6 of The Boss of Wind River by A. M. (Arthur Murray) Chisholm holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 6 holds 404 sentences of The Boss of Wind River, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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